On September 14, 2026, a U.S. District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction on the published rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for F and J students. This order temporarily pauses the implementation of the rule until the court issues a further decision. The visa status of F&J visa-holders remains unchanged. ISS is closely monitoring this situation and will provide more information and guidance as it becomes available.
Learn what it means to be in F-1 status, what rules you must follow, and how to successfully navigate your time studying at UB.
This session is required for all new international students, students changing their status to F-1, and those returning to UB after being away.
If you're a new student and want to learn about International Student Welcome Series please visit our New Student section!
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